Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Policies and procedures
Work is carried out according to company policies and procedures, regulatory and licensing requirements, legislative requirements, and industrial awards and agreements
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are typically reflected in procedures and specifications. Legislation relevant to this industry includes:
relevant commonwealth, state and territory plant health and plant products legislation
legislation associated with the licensing and operation of load shifting equipment
refrigeration regulation
the Food Standards Code, including labelling, weights and measures legislation
legislation covering food safety, environmental management, OHS, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity
work in confined spaces regulations
Workplace information
Workplace information may include:
standard operating procedures (SOPs)
specifications
production schedules and instructions
manufacturers' advice
standard forms and reports
OHS risks
OHS risks include:
temperature
O2 and CO2 levels
chemicals
refrigerant
gases
nitrogen
spillages
Equipment
Equipment may include:
condensers
evaporative and air coolers
electronic and manual testing equipment
generator
scrubber
nitrogen flushing equipment

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment
Assessment must be carried out in a manner that recognises the cultural and literacy requirements of the assessee and is appropriate to the work performed. Competence in this unit must be achieved in accordance with food safety standards and regulations.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of ability to:
identify features and control processes for controlled atmosphere storage
determine and enter settings for controlled atmosphere storage according to requirements for fresh produce
conduct tests to monitor temperature, air tightness and atmosphere of storage facility to ensure standards are maintained and act on any inconsistencies
apply OHS control measures
identify and act on non-conformances
complete workplace documentation
apply food safety procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must occur in a real or simulated workplace where the assessee has access to:
personal protective clothing and equipment
work procedures, including advice on safe work practices, food safety, quality and environmental requirements
storage specifications
stock handling and rotation systems
controlled atmosphere storage facilities
stock information recording system and procedures.

Method of assessment
This unit should be assessed together with core units and other units of competency relevant to the function or work role. An example could be:
MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials.

Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competency should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.